Merton Infant School — Primary School in Basingstoke

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Merton Infant School

Basingstoke, RG24 9HB

215 Pupils

270 Capacity

2–7 Age Range

24.70% FSM %

128 Boys

87 Girls

About Merton Infant School

Merton Infant School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 2–7 based in Hampshire, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 215 pupils on roll. School capacity: 270. Current headteacher: Larissa James.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Hampshire or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Community school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Hampshire
Region	South East
Administrative District	Basingstoke and Deane
Parliamentary Constituency	Basingstoke
Ward	Popley
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10075365
URN	116004
Data Last Updated	18-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (8)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Gaye Dove	Chair of Governors	24/05/2023	23/05/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jan Beard	Governor	13/07/2023	12/07/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lee-ann Dirienzo	Governor	13/07/2023	12/07/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Tracy Ferguson	Governor	12/05/2025	11/05/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Larissa James	Governor	14/07/2023	13/07/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Carly Jones	Governor	14/03/2023	13/03/2027	Elected by school staff
Mrs Janel Richards	Governor	13/07/2023	12/07/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Sophie Wells	Governor	17/03/2025	16/03/2029	Appointed by GB/board